W2s Printed on January 9

All W2s will be printed on January 9, 2012 and mailed as soon as possible by our payroll processor. You can access to view and print W-2s via the SeeMyW2 web site on January 9, 2012 as well. In Ceridian Self Service click on the link See My W2 under the Payroll & Tax heading. You can also import tax data into Intuit’s Turbo Tax from See My W2. If you have never accessed See My W2 you will need to register using your social security number and the access code of 2011W2. If you are a returning employee use the password you established when setting up your account. If you need your password reset please email inipayroll@newszap.com

INCREASE YOUR 401k INVESTMENT and SAVE FOR RETIREMENT!

 Effective January 1, 2012, most employees can defer up to $17,000 of their annual salary to their 401k investment plan --- a $500 increase over the limit in 2011. Employees age 50 and older can defer up to $22,500. In most cases, each participant may defer up to the maximum allowed by law. The plan defers taxes on the amount you invest in your 401k account. Independent matches  50% of a participant's total contribution to his or her 401k up to $250  in the plan year that began July 1, 2011. If you would like to increase your contribution, it's simple! Click on Self Service and log on.  Select 401k Elections under the Benefit heading to make your changes. Email inipayroll@newszap.com with questions or problems making the change in Self Service.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Nominations for Independent's annual Excellence Awards must be submitted by the last Friday in January.   Nominations may be made by any employee.  The nomination form and more details are available at http://www.newszap.com/excellenceawards/nominationform.html 

January Anniversaries

1/1 , 53 YRS , Joel Smyth , Chairman Office
1/5 , 3 YRS , Duane Clark , Sun City Independent
1/6 , 8 YRS , Dianna Sellers , Delaware State News
1/10 , 1 YRS , Norman Ross , Delaware Printing Company
1/13 , 15 YRS , Judith Sheedy , Okeechobee News
1/13 , 1 YRS , Patrick Spence , Delaware Printing Company
1/15 , 15 YRS , Robert Martin , Valley Newspaper Printing
1/16 , 5 YRS , Laura Riffle , Sun City Independent
1/17 , 1 YRS , Lamont Jordan , Delaware Printing Company
1/20 , 1 YRS , Tamara Gilliland , Okeechobee News
1/22 , 5 YRS , Logan Anderson , Daily Banner
1/26 , 3 YRS , Scherie Drzymalski , Corporate

January Birthdays

1/1 , Matthew Waters , Delaware State News
1/6 , Jena Connor-Malago , Corporate
1/6 , Debra Luke , Corporate
1/7 , Philip Bisesi , Valley Newspaper Printing
1/7 , Jan-Dhu McKinney , Northeast Group Independent
1/8 , Tyrell Sullivan , Delaware Printing Company
1/13 , Yvonne Kirksey , Delaware State News
1/14 , Jasper Purnell , Delaware Printing Company
1/16 , John Redman , Delaware State News
1/16 , David Rehkamp , Delaware Printing Company
1/18 , Sandra Stokes , Daily Banner
1/19 , Duane Clark , Sun City Independent
1/22 , Donny Jacobs , Valley Newspaper Printing
1/23 , Adam Arrington , Delaware State News
1/25 , Sharon Harvey , Delaware State News
1/29 , Michael Fenimore , Corporate
1/31 , Alfred Harding , Valley Newspaper Printing

Christmas Joy

Delaware State News graphic artist Olivia Littleton, her husband Eric and daughter Sophie welcomed a baby boy to their family on Monday, December 19, 2011. Cash Resley Littleton is 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 inches tall. Olivia tells us, "He is very sweet and quite so far." Congratulations to Olivia and her family on this wonderful Christmas gift!

Ho Ho Ho

Katie Erickson decorated the West Valley’s office Christmas tree donated by Laura Riffle. Katie even created her own star out of paper to complete the tree. The West Valley thanks Katie for doing this task.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Nominations for Independent's annual Excellence Awards must be submitted by the last Friday in January.   Nominations may be made by any employee.  The nomination form and more details are available at http://www.newszap.com/excellenceawards/nominationform.html 

W2s Printed on January 9

All W2s will be printed on January 9, 2012 and mailed as soon as possible by our payroll processor.  You  can access to view and print W-2s via the SeeMyW2 web site on January 9, 2012 as well.  In Ceridian Self Service click on the link See My W2 under the Payroll & Tax heading.  You can also import tax data into Intuit’s Turbo Tax from See My W2.  If you have never accessed See My W2 you will need to register using your social security number and the access code of 2011W2.  If you are a returning employee use the password you established when setting up your account.  If you need your password reset please email inipayroll@newszap.com

INCREASE YOUR 401k INVESTMENT and SAVE FOR RETIREMENT!

Effective January 1, 2012, most employees can defer up to $17,000 of their annual salary to their 401k investment plan --- a $500 increase over the limit in 2011. Employees age 50 and older can defer up to $22,500. In most cases, each participant may defer up to the maximum allowed by law. The plan defers taxes on the amount you invest in your 401k account. Independent matches  50% of a participant's total contribution to his or her 401k up to $250  in the plan year that began July 1, 2011. If you would like to increase your contribution, it's simple! Click on Self Service and log on.  Select 401k Elections under the Benefit heading to make your changes. Email inipayroll@newszap.com ith questions or problems making the change in Self Service.

Everyone Is Happy

This is a raving fan for a full page advertisement graphics/inside sales consultant Chris Williams created for a local church.

Hi Chris:

I have already had several phone calls and e-mails from our members saying how much they love the ad in the paper this morning.  You did a wonderful job!  Thank you very much from all of us here at Faith.

Louise Collins

Outreach Assistant

Faith Presbyterian Church

16000 N. Del Webb Blvd.

Sun City, AZ  85351-1604

Special Award

From left, Delaware Multiple Sclerosis Society board member Cheryl Heiks of Wilmington and public relations coordinator Stephanie Fitzpatrick of Wilmington, far right, presented Delaware State News managing editor Andrew West and photo editor Dave Chambers with the 2011 Multiple Sclerosis Society Communications Award Thursday in Dover. Photo by Yvonne Kirksey.

Volunteer of Year

Heather Cregar, Promotions Manager for the Delaware State News, was named Kent County Tourism’s Volunteer of the Year in a surprise announcement at a November luncheon ceremony celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary.  Heather was recognized for her many hours of service to events such as Dover Days.

In this photo, Kent Tourism board president Daniel Houghtaling presents her with a plaque and special Kent County events photo book.